Under-strength Leeds produce solid display

Leeds City were seventh in the men’s six-stage race and Rotherham Harriers finished sixth in the women’s four stage event at the National Road Relay Championships which were held on Saturday in Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire.

It was a solid performance by the Leeds team, who were without several of their top runners.

On the day their fastest man was Luke Craggs, who gained a couple of places on the fourth stage with a time of 14mins 51secs.

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International James Walsh, coming back into action following a planned break from serious training, gained 11 places on the second stage with a time of 15mins 8secs.

Newham and Essex dominated the event and, in the end, were comfortable winners.

Rotherham’s sixth place in the women’s race was their best-ever performance in the popular event.

Jade Allen finished 14th in a very competitive opening stage clocking 12mins 21secs.

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The same time by Steph Burns saw her gain six places on the second stage with Annabelle Grady (12.28) holding eighth place for Rotherham on stage three.

A fine run by Jenny Blizard – clocking 12mins 9secs – the fastest of the Rotherham quartet, gained another two places.

To emphasise their depth, Rotherham placed their B team 11th. The race was won by Aldershot ,who overhauled Birchfield on the last leg.

The Clumber Park course, a hastily-arranged replacement due to the unavailablity Sutton Park, proved to be an excellent venue.